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Manatee–Sarasota

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 8, 2019
Retirement community woos fundraising director

Beth Watson has experience with libraries and children’s services organizations, among other nonprofits.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • June 7, 2019
Bluerock buys DeSota apartments in downtown Sarasota

Bluerock Real Estate of New York has spent $80.3 million to acquire the 180-unit DeSota apartments in downtown Sarasota at a record price per unit for the city.

  • Commercial Real Estate
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • June 7, 2019
Amazon Ruskin sale shows investors remain bullish on Tampa-area industrial properties

Population growth and changes in the way goods are shipped has prompted investors to flock to Central Florida seeking deals on high-end industrial real estate, such as the Amazon-occupied, 1.02 million-square-foot fulfillment center in Ruskin, purchased r

  • Commercial Real Estate
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 6, 2019
Nonprofit that manages park names new chair, board members

Nathan Benderson Park is a 600-acre public park that serves as a venue for regional, national and international events.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 5, 2019
Health care group names innovation, business leader

R. Scott Gassett comes to Stratum with more than 25 years in C-level and senior strategy and business development positions and 15 years of experience leading large health care organizations.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 4, 2019
Hospital names new chief operating officer

Prior to joining Venice Regional, Benjamin Brodersen was vice president of operations at HCA Blake Hospital in Bradenton.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 3, 2019
Law firm changes name to reflect new partnership

Joseph Herbert focuses on business, construction, real estate and employment law.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 30, 2019
Nonstop flights to Philadelphia on major airline to become daily

The Philadelphia service at SRQ will change to daily starting Dec. 18.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 30, 2019
Resort names new general manager

Waterline Marina Resort & Beach Club is a boutique hotel with 37 two-bedroom suites on Anna Maria Island.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 29, 2019
Construction begins on solar power plants

Each of the 10 new solar plants FPL is building this year is expected to create approximately 200 jobs during peak construction.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 28, 2019
Company acquires boat club business based in area

After being acquired by Brunswick Corp., John Giglio and his management team will continue to lead Freedom Boat Club.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 24, 2019
Complaint alleges area home health agency engaged in fraud

Doctor’s Choice is a home health agency based in Sarasota.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • May 24, 2019
Seizing on opportunities in Opportunity Zones

Coastal Gains Opportunity Fund, a St. Petersburg company, has established a multimillion dollar fund aimed at taking advantage of Opportunity Zone tax benefits

  • Commercial Real Estate
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 23, 2019
Area pizza chain opens new downtown location

The 150-seat Bavaro’s restaurant in downtown Sarasota serves lunch and dinner seven days a week.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 22, 2019
Foundation announces up to $5M contribution to redevelopment project

The Patterson Foundation is giving an initial $2 million contribution and will add an additional $1 million for every $5 million of private donations toward the first phase of The Bay.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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